Friday, November 13, 2026

Diaspora

July 9, 2025
President Bola Tinubu and UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
July 9, 2025

U.S. to revoke green cards of Nigerians, others with criminal history

“Attention Green Card Holders: Having a criminal history does not make you an upstanding lawful permanent resident,” the CBP stated.

Donald Trump
July 8, 2025

U.S. reduces visa duration for Nigerians from five years to three months

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria also said the new policy will impose a single entry on non-immigrant visas issued after July 8, 2025.

President Donald Trump
July 7, 2025

CBN says $50 fee for processing BVN for Nigerians in diaspora

The Central Bank of Nigeria states that its $50 fee is for processing Bank Verification Number for Nigerians living overseas.

Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN)
July 6, 2025

Nigerian brands shine at groundbreaking naijaBrandChick fair in U.S.

The consul-general toured the stalls and applauded the creativity on display.

July 4, 2025

FBI pursues Lagos Yahoo Boy for defrauding U.S. President Donald Trump of 2025 inauguration funds

The donor sent 250,300 USDT.ETH. The 250,300 USDT.ETH is estimated to be worth over ₦400 million at the current black market rate.

Donald Trump and Vance on inauguration day
July 4, 2025

Nigerian national Ehis Lawrence Akhimie pleads guilty to defrauding 400 Americans of $6 million

Mr Akhimie admitted to defrauding over $6 million from more than 400 victims, many of whom were elderly or otherwise vulnerable.

Black U.S. prison inmates used to illustrate the story
July 3, 2025

Tinubu advises Nigerian students in St Lucia to imitate his Chicago State University lifestyle

Sharing his experience as a student in the United States five decades ago, Mr Tinubu urged the Saint Lucian Nigerians to remain focused and work hard.

Tinubu meeting with Nigerians in St Lucia
July 1, 2025

Saint Lucia confers highest national honour on Tinubu

The governor-general noted that the award reflected Mr Tinubu’s leadership across Africa and his commitment to unity between Africa and the Caribbean.

Governor-General of Saint Lucia, Errol Charles and President Bola Tinubu
June 24, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to deport migrants to third countries

Against the majority, three dissenting liberal judges opined that the decision was too harsh and an abuse of the court process.

U.S. military base in Djibouti